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Question | Answer |
For the general population, skill-related fitness is important for... | ... coping with emergency situations. |
A significant amount of _____ is necessary to perform a double back somersault with a full twist. | Agility |
_____ is defined as the ability to produce maximum force in the shortest time. | Power |
Speed and force (strength) are two components of... | ... power. |
You should avoid exercising if you have a... | ... fever. |
Exercise in the cold can lead to... | ... frostbite. |
Improvements in maximal oxygen uptake in older adults are _____ those of younger people. | Similar to |
The base fitness conditioning program should last a minimum of... | ... 6 weeks. |
When joints are regularly moved through their entire range of motion, _____. | Flexibility increases. |
The range of motion at a joint or group of joints that can be achieved without causing injury is known as... | ... flexibility. |
Permanent lengthening of soft tissue is called... | ... plastic elongation. |
On the sit and reach flexibility test, the number _____ represented average flexibility. | 9 |
The importance of evaluating body posture is to detect... | ... deviations from normal body alignment. |
Slow-sustained stretching... | ... causes the muscles to relax. |
Back pain is considered chronic if it persists longer than... | ... 3 months. |
Which of the following exercises stretches the shoulder joints? | Triceps stretch. |
For the beginner, long-term strength training often leads to the decrease of _____ more than the increase of muscle mass. | Fat mass |
The maximal amount of resistance an individual is able to list in a single effort is used to measure... | ... muscular strength. |
Lengthening of a muscle as it exerts resisting force is known as _____ resistance. | Negative |
Which of the following types of exercises benefit individuals with loose joints and low back pain the most? | Pilates exercises. |
Which of the following is a benefit of having strong core muscles? | Decreased low back pain. |
Which of the following is NOT true of the body core? | Few of the major muscles attach to the core. |
Which of the following is TRUE of the body core? | A strong core reduces low back pain. |
Which of the following is NOT an example of a toxic environment for wellness? | Bicycle lanes and jogging trails. |
Which of the following elements of modern-day architecture reinforce healthy behaviors? | Accessible stairways. |
Problems of motivation, one of the three impediments that can keep one from quitting smoking, arise when an individual... | ... does not believe smoking causes any harm. |
During the _____, the person continues the new behavior for up to five years. | Maintenance stage |
Using various techniques to avoid unnecessary snacking helps one through the _____ process of change. | Countering |
SMART goals refer to those that are... | ... specific, measurable, acceptable, realistic and time specific. |
The goal, "I will reduce my body fat to 20% body fat in 2 weeks" is not... | ... realistic. |
An example of a measurable objective is... | ... "I will go to bed at 10 pm every day." |
_____ wellness is the dimension most commonly associated with being healthy. | Physical |
John recycles and uses public transportation most of the time. He possesses a high level of _____ wellness. | Environmental |
Mary has a sense of meaning and direction in her life and a relationship to a higher being. She has a high level of _____ wellness. | spiritual |
Which of the following is a component of health-related fitness? | Muscular strength. |
The health fitness standards proposed in Chapter 1 are based on data linking... | ... minimum fitness values to disease prevention and health. |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | About 50% of the people use up about 97% of healthcare dollars in the US. |
Which of the following is CORRECT? | A lower resting heart rate might indicate a stronger heart. |
While measuring blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and a stethoscope, _____ blood pressure is recorded as the point where the sound of the pulse becomes audible. | systolic |
Power refers to the ability to quickly and efficiently change body position and direction. | False. |
Moderate-intensity exercise is recommend for healthy pregnant individuals. | True. |
Flexibility is usually greater in those with more body fat. | False. |
Controlled ballistic stretching is not recommended. | False. |
To achieve significant strength gains, a minimum of 8 weeks of consecutive training is necessary. | True. |
Fast-twitch fibers generate more force than slow-twitch fibers. | True. |
As the scientific evidence continues to mount each day, most people are adhering to a healthy lifestyle program. | False. |
The action stage requires the greatest commitment of time and energy on the part of the individual. | True. |
Physical fitness alone is always sufficient to lower the risk for disease and ensure better health. | False. |
Scientific evidence now links participation in fitness and wellness programs not only to better health but also to lower medical costs and higher job productivity. | True. |
Subluxation is the partial dislocation of a joint. | True. |
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